July 19, 2013 ‑‑ The American Diabetes Association of Oregon and Southwest Washington is challenging riders to be part of the Stop Diabetes® movement by taking part in the annual Tour de Cure®, a cycling event happening tomorrow, Saturday, July 20 at Hillsboro Stadium to help raise funds to change the future of diabetes and help stop this devastating disease.
Cyclists from around the region will gather to participate in the event. Nearly 20% of the participants will be Red Riders, people riding with diabetes. Individuals and teams composed of co-workers, family and friends are taking the ride of their life by helping raise funds for the nearly 26 million Americans with diabetes. Tour de Cure is designed for anyone from the occasional to the experienced cyclist with routes from 5-mile family rides to 100-mile century rides. The route will feature rest stops with food to fuel the journey and volunteers to cheer riders on. Those riding in the Century Ride leave the Stadium at 6:30 amfollowed by the 65 milers at 7:30 am; 43 milers at 8:30 am; the 26 milers at 9:30 am; and the 5 mile family ride leaves at 10:30 am.
“Many people will participate in the Tour de Cure for the stimulating competition, camaraderie and physical cycling challenge. But the real reward comes in knowing that every mile they ride and every dollar they raise brings us that much closer to stopping this disease that affects 340,000 people in our community,” said Robin Richardson, Board Chair for the American Diabetes Association of Oregon and Southwest Washington . “With diabetes growing at near-epidemic proportions, the need for funds has never been so great.” he added.
Tour de Cure raises funds through registration fees and pledges collected by the cyclists. For complete event information and to register go to www.diabetes.org/portlandtourdecure. There is a $25 registration fee and $150 fundraising minimum required and may be paid at the event.
Tour de Cure is sponsored nationally by Gold’s Gym, Lilly Diabetes, Primal Cycling Apparel and go macro and locally by Columbia, Fred Meyer, Subaru, Genentech, MacKay Sposito, Shamrock 51 Productions, Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt, The Standard, Regence and Stoel Rives.
The American Diabetes Association is leading the fight to Stop Diabetes and its deadly consequences and fighting for those affected by diabetes. The Association funds
research to prevent, cure and manage diabetes; delivers services to hundreds of communities; provides objective and credible information; and gives voice to those
denied their rights because of diabetes. Founded in 1940, our mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. For
more information please call the American Diabetes Association at 1-800-DIABETES (1-800-342-2383) or visit www.diabetes.org. Information from both these sources
is available in English and Spanish.
